Dr Olivia Wright
Dr

Olivia Wright

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Background

Olivia is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland and a Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences (CNAFS), The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI). Olivia has a strong track record in leading multidisciplinary research. Her main research streams include clinical trials examining the bioavailability of nutrients and the impact on clinical outcomes and/or gene expression; the uptake and maintenance of healthy and sustainable dietary patterns; innovative models of service delivery to prevent nutritional decline and improve quality of life for older people; service co-design, delivery, and evaluation across various areas of dietetics practice. Olivia also collaborates with industry partners to trial novel foods and ingredients.

Olivia is a highly supportive postgraduate advisor, mentoring 13 PhD students (5 to completion, 3 as primary; 8 continuing). She regularly supervises Master of Dietetics Studies coursework research students (around 22 projects 2009-2022) and supervised 2 honours students (2011).

Olivia is an Associate Editor for the international journal, Nutrition Journal, (BMC, Springer Nature). In 2010, she received Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian status, as recognition of her professional leadership and expertise and in 2011 won the Women in Technology "Rising Star" Award. She has received significant research funding, including support from the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health and Horticulture Innovation Australia.

Availability

Dr Olivia Wright is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical engineering Health Sciences Nutrition and dietetics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, Queensland University of Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Member, Dietitians Association of Australia, Dietitians Association of Australia

Research interests

  • Nutrition and ageing

    Functional ingredients and foods for healthy ageing; sarcopenia; frailty

  • Obesity and metabolism

    Improving overall dietary patterns to promote health; factors affecting adherence; improving dietary guidelines

  • Dietetics education

    Curriculum design and programmatic assessment

  • Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics

    Personalised nutrition and the gut microbiome

  • Mental health

    Sharper Minds collaborative project with the School of Psychology and suite of programs for 1st year University students

  • Indigenous foods

    Community empowerment

Search Professor Olivia Wright’s works on UQ eSpace

137 works between 2003 and 2025
All (137) Journal Article (74) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (56) Book (1) Other Outputs (3)

81 - 100 of 137 works

2017

Journal Article

The role of vitamin D in adipogenesis

Dix, Clare F., Barcley, Johanna L. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). The role of vitamin D in adipogenesis. Nutrition Reviews, 76 (1), 47-59. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nux056

The role of vitamin D in adipogenesis

2017

Journal Article

Association of sun exposure, skin colour and body mass index with vitamin D status in individuals who are morbidly obese

Dix, Clare F., Bauer, Judith D., Martin, Ian, Rochester, Sharon, Romero, Briony Duarte, Prins, Johannes B. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). Association of sun exposure, skin colour and body mass index with vitamin D status in individuals who are morbidly obese. Nutrients, 9 (10) 1094, 1094. doi: 10.3390/nu9101094

Association of sun exposure, skin colour and body mass index with vitamin D status in individuals who are morbidly obese

2017

Journal Article

The effect of nutrition therapy and exercise on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer: A systematic review

Baguley, Brenton J. , Bolam, Kate A. , Wright, Olivia R. L. and Tina L. Skinner (2017). The effect of nutrition therapy and exercise on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer: A systematic review. Nutrients, 9 (9) 1003, 1003. doi: 10.3390/nu9091003

The effect of nutrition therapy and exercise on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer: A systematic review

2017

Journal Article

The association between the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and cognitive health: a systematic review

Aridi, Yasmine S., Walker, Jacqueline L. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). The association between the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and cognitive health: a systematic review. Nutrients, 9 (7) 674, 674. doi: 10.3390/nu9070674

The association between the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and cognitive health: a systematic review

2017

Journal Article

The impact of an m-Health financial incentives program on the physical activity and diet of Australian truck drivers

Gilson, Nicholas D., Pavey, Toby G., Wright, Olivia R. L., Vandelanotte, Corneel, Duncan, Mitch J., Gomersall, Sjaan, Trost, Stewart G. and Brown, Wendy J. (2017). The impact of an m-Health financial incentives program on the physical activity and diet of Australian truck drivers. BMC Public Health, 17 (1) 467, 467. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4380-y

The impact of an m-Health financial incentives program on the physical activity and diet of Australian truck drivers

2017

Journal Article

Foodservice management returns: the need to rejuvenate the superhero contribution of dietetics

Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). Foodservice management returns: the need to rejuvenate the superhero contribution of dietetics. Nutrition and Dietetics, 74 (2), 113-115. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12349

Foodservice management returns: the need to rejuvenate the superhero contribution of dietetics

2017

Journal Article

Nutrition therapy with high intensity interval training to improve prostate cancer-related fatigue in men on androgen deprivation therapy: a study protocol

Baguley, Brenton J., Skinner, Tina L., Leveritt, Michael D. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). Nutrition therapy with high intensity interval training to improve prostate cancer-related fatigue in men on androgen deprivation therapy: a study protocol. BMC Cancer, 17 (1) 1, 1. doi: 10.1186/s12885-016-3022-6

Nutrition therapy with high intensity interval training to improve prostate cancer-related fatigue in men on androgen deprivation therapy: a study protocol

2017

Conference Publication

Identification and quantification of dietary anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine

Netzel, Michael E., Wright, Olivia and Netzel, Gabriele (2017). Identification and quantification of dietary anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine. 2nd Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2017, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 27 November 2017.

Identification and quantification of dietary anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine

2017

Journal Article

Osteoporosis-Related Health Behaviors in Men With Prostate Cancer and Survivors Exploring Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy

Lassemillante, Annie-Claude M., Skinner, Tina L., Hooper, John D., Prins, John B. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). Osteoporosis-Related Health Behaviors in Men With Prostate Cancer and Survivors Exploring Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy. American Journal of Men’s Health, 11 (1), 13-23. doi: 10.1177/1557988315615956

Osteoporosis-Related Health Behaviors in Men With Prostate Cancer and Survivors Exploring Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy

2017

Journal Article

Entrustable professional activities for nutrition and dietetics practice: Theoretical development

Wright, O. R. L. and Capra, S. M. (2017). Entrustable professional activities for nutrition and dietetics practice: Theoretical development. Focus On Health Professional Education-A Multidisciplinary Journal, 18 (3), 31-43. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v18i3.143

Entrustable professional activities for nutrition and dietetics practice: Theoretical development

2016

Journal Article

A systematic review: vitamin D status and sleeve gastrectomy

Dix, Clare F., Bauer, Judith D. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2016). A systematic review: vitamin D status and sleeve gastrectomy. Obesity Surgery, 27 (1), 215-225. doi: 10.1007/s11695-016-2436-1

A systematic review: vitamin D status and sleeve gastrectomy

2016

Journal Article

Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices

Dix, Clare F., Robinson, Alex, Bauer, Judith D. and Wright, Olivia R.L. (2016). Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices. Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 74 (4), 396-407. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12291

Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices

2016

Journal Article

A review of the effect of dietary composition on fasting substrate oxidation in healthy and overweight subjects

Whelan, Megan E., Wright, Olivia R. L. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2016). A review of the effect of dietary composition on fasting substrate oxidation in healthy and overweight subjects. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 56 (1), 146-151. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2012.717975

A review of the effect of dietary composition on fasting substrate oxidation in healthy and overweight subjects

2016

Conference Publication

The impact of a mediterranean-style dietary pattern on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy: a pilot study

Baguley, Brenton J., Skinner, Tina L., Leveritt, Michael D. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2016). The impact of a mediterranean-style dietary pattern on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy: a pilot study. COSA's 43rd and ANZBCTG's 38th Annual Scientific Meetings, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 15–17 November 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

The impact of a mediterranean-style dietary pattern on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy: a pilot study

2016

Journal Article

The Space of Family Care-Giving in Australian Aged Care Facilities: Implications for Social Work

Petersen, Maree, Wilson, Jill, Wright, Olivia, Ward, Elizabeth and Capra, Sandra (2016). The Space of Family Care-Giving in Australian Aged Care Facilities: Implications for Social Work. British Journal of Social Work, 46 (1), 81-97. doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcu108

The Space of Family Care-Giving in Australian Aged Care Facilities: Implications for Social Work

2016

Conference Publication

Australian dietitians’ knowledge and practices regarding vitamin D

Dix, Clare, Robinson, Alex, Bauer, Judith and Wright, Olivia (2016). Australian dietitians’ knowledge and practices regarding vitamin D. 33rd National Conference of Dietitians Association of Australia, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-21 May 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12774

Australian dietitians’ knowledge and practices regarding vitamin D

2015

Journal Article

Menu planning in residential aged care—The level of choice and quality of planning of meals available to residents

Abbey, Karen L., Wright, Olivia R.L. and Capra, Sandra. (2015). Menu planning in residential aged care—The level of choice and quality of planning of meals available to residents. Nutrients, 7 (9), 7580-7592. doi: 10.3390/nu7095354

Menu planning in residential aged care—The level of choice and quality of planning of meals available to residents

2015

Journal Article

Development of an integrated screener for under nutrition within a comprehensive geriatric assessment system

Wright, O. R. L., Klein, K., Lakhan, P., Vivanti, A. P. and Gray, L. C. (2015). Development of an integrated screener for under nutrition within a comprehensive geriatric assessment system. The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice, 4 (1), 25-33. doi: 10.14283/jarcp.2015.48

Development of an integrated screener for under nutrition within a comprehensive geriatric assessment system

2015

Journal Article

Prevalence of osteoporosis in prostate cancer survivors II: a meta-analysis of men not on androgen deprivation therapy

Lassemillante, Annie-Claude M., Doi, Suhail A. R., Hooper, John D., Prins, John B. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2015). Prevalence of osteoporosis in prostate cancer survivors II: a meta-analysis of men not on androgen deprivation therapy. Endocrine, 50 (2), 344-354. doi: 10.1007/s12020-015-0536-7

Prevalence of osteoporosis in prostate cancer survivors II: a meta-analysis of men not on androgen deprivation therapy

2015

Journal Article

Recent advances in physical delivery enhancement of topical drugs

Raphael, A. P., Wright, O. R. L., Benson, Heather A. and Prow, Tarl W. (2015). Recent advances in physical delivery enhancement of topical drugs. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 21 (20), 2830-2847. doi: 10.2174/1381612821666150428144852

Recent advances in physical delivery enhancement of topical drugs

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Conservative Management of bowel disorders in a Colorectal Pelvic Floor clinic: A Randomised Crossover Trial of Dietary management and/or Physiotherapy
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Creating game changing graduates in nutrition and dietetics through active learning, authentic assessment and student partnerships, using Entrustable Professional Activities
    UQ Teaching Innovation Grants
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    TrueNTH Australian Demonstration (TrueNTH AU)
    Movember Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Lactoferrin Trial - Additional sample analysis
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Development of a broader understanding of Vitamin D levels in patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy to inform guidelines for post-surgery supplementation
    Wesley Merdical Research
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    The Shifting Gears Project: Active Living and Healthy Eating in Queensland Truck Drivers
    Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    The impact of micronutrients on gene expression: Prostate Cancer-Lycopene (ImoGEX-PC-Lyc)TM.
    Clinical Oncological Society of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Clinical and Nutritional Biomarker Platform
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial of the effect of functional beverages on body weight, blood pressure and body fat in overweight and obese adults (The QUENCH Study)
    Dr Red Nutraceuticals Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2010
    The Effect of Functional Green Tea and Coffee on Body Weight, Blood Pressure and Body Fat in Overwieght and Obese Adults
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Shedding more light on Vitamin D, obesity and insulin resistance
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Development of Quality Indicators for the frail elderly in acute care
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Food services in residential aged care: Financial, personnel, and service delivery factors
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Olivia Wright is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through science and nutrition

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating the Nutritional Needs of a Rehabilitation Population

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Emmah Doig

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Opening the Discussion on Harnessing Traditional Knowledge and Plants for Indigenous Health: Development of a Bush Food-based Carbonated Beverage

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The practice and effectiveness of the Accredited Practising Dietitian in multidisciplinary outpatient treatment of eating disorders

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the Therapeutic Value of Mealtimes in Rehabilitation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Emmah Doig

  • Master Philosophy

    Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Food as medicine: A new era of healthcare for Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dietary patterns and molecular mechanisms associated with the pathogenicity of appendicitis in humans

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Daniel Hwang, Professor Eugeni Roura

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Examining Diet Quality for Australians with Major Depressive Disorder

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Breanna Lepre, Dr Aoife-Marie Foran, Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the knowledge, skills and attitudes of dietitians about providing nutrition care to older Australians in residential aged care and home care services

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dietary patterns and molecular mechanisms associated with the pathogenicity of appendicitis in humans

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Daniel Hwang, Professor Eugeni Roura

  • Master Philosophy

    Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring and understanding the nutritional quality and functional properties of wild harvested Australian grown elderberries (native elderberries)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel

Completed supervision

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